Development TodayA Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Organizations

A practical guide for non-profit organizations engaged in fundraising.

Abstract: Development Today is a practical guide for non-profit organizations engaged in fundraising: in other words, practically all non-profits! A well-organized resource that looks at the planning process, the people and structures needed for a successful campaign, and the written materials required. Many of the major types of fundraising are looked at separately: foundation fundraising, special events, direct mail, and capital campaigns. Perhaps the most useful part of the book is the Samples Section, which features sample letters and documents for almost every fundraising need. These samples, which put the theory into practice, have the potential to save a lot of time even for those who are already experienced practitioners of the art of fundraising.

Contents

INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1 The Planning ProcessCHAPTER 2 The DocumentsCHAPTER 3 The PeopleCHAPTER 4 The Facilitating SessionCHAPTER 5 The Coordination CommitteeCHAPTER 6 Fund Raising From Corporations and FoundationsCHAPTER 7 Notes On A Capital CampaignCHAPTER 8 Organizing Successful Special EventsCHAPTER 9 Essentials Of Direct Mail Fund RaisingCHAPTER 10 A Few Words About Federal Fund RaisingCONCLUSIONAPPENDIX 1 Time Line For Development Planning and ImplementationSAMPLES SECTIONAPPENDIX 2 Your Worst Fears Realized, Or What To Do When The Corporation Or Foundation Declines Your ProposalSELECT BIBLIOGRAPHYABOUT THE AUTHORSure-Fire Small Business Success CatalogInformation About How Dr. Jeffrey Lant Can Assist Y our Organization Directly In Raising Funds